Which areas of Sheffield are flooded?

Hill Slope Gradient Maps

• University (PDF, 594KB)
• Chapeltown (PDF, 701KB)
• Greenland (PDF, 770KB)
• Upper Porter (PDF, 678KB)
• Lower Porter (PDF, 739KB)
• Blackburn Brook (PDF, 531KB)
• Don Corridor (PDF, 630KB)
• Upper Don (North) (PDF, 1MB)

Is Sheffield prone to flooding?

Sheffield is located on the confluence of five major rivers (Don, Porter, Loxley, Rivelin, and the Sheaf), and is nestled in several hills. As a result, it is prone to flooding.

Is Sheffield flooded?

Latest on flood impact in Sheffield There are no flood warnings in place and no major issues on the roads. Water levels are reducing and we expect the 3 remaining flood alerts in place (Lower River Rother, Middle River Don, Upper River Don catchment) to be removed soon.

How many people died in the Sheffield Flood?

240 people
At least 240 people died and more than 600 houses were damaged or destroyed by the flood. The immediate cause was a crack in the embankment, the cause of which was never determined.

When was Sheffield flooded?

March 11, 1864
The Great Sheffield Flood, also known as the Great Inundation, was a disaster that devastated areas in and above Sheffield on March 11, 1864.

What’s the worst flood zone?

V zones are the most hazardous of the Special Flood Hazard Areas. V zones generally include the first row of beachfront properties. The hazards in these areas are increased because of wave velocity – hence the V designation. Flood insurance is mandatory in V zone areas.

Which areas of the UK are flooded?

Places hit the hardest included areas of Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Gloucestershire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Warwickshire and Worcestershire. Around 22,000 properties were under protection by flood defences, including nearly 7,000 properties alone in Yorkshire.

What time of year floods occur?

Floods can occur anytime during the year. However, many occur seasonally after winter snow melts or heavy spring rains.

Where do floods occur the most?

River floodplains and coastal areas are the most susceptible to flooding, however, it is possible for flooding to occur in areas with unusually long periods of heavy rainfall. Bangladesh is the most flood prone area in the world.

How many people died in the 2007 Sheffield Flood?

Two people
Thousands of people were forced from their homes as torrential rain hit the city and surrounding areas on June 25, 2007. Two people died, including a 14-year-old boy who was swept to his death in a swollen river, while an estimated £1bn of damage was caused by one of the worst natural disasters ever to hit the area.

Where is Dale Dyke Sheffield?

South Yorkshire
Dale Dike Reservoir or Dale Dyke Reservoir (grid reference SK240913) is a reservoir in the north-east Peak District, in the City of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, a mile (1.6 km) west of Bradfield and eight miles (13 km) from the centre of Sheffield, on the Dale Dike, a tributary of the River Loxley.

What is the flood risk in Sheffield South Yorkshire?

Map of Sheffield (South Yorkshire) postcodes and their flood risks. Each postcode is assigned a risk of high, medium, low, or very low, and then plotted on a Sheffield flood map. Most Sheffield postcodes are low flood risk, with some medium, and high flood risk postcodes.

How to find your flood zone in Kentucky?

These areas with a high or moderate level of risk are depicted as shaded or colored areas on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs). In Kentucky, there are 4 primary types of flood zones shown on the map that indicate different levels of flood risk: zone AE, zone A, shaded zone X, and zone X.

Where did the Green River flood in Kentucky?

The Green River at Rochester stayed above flood stage for two weeks following the rain. Damage totaled more than $30,000,000 and there were five fatalities in central Kentucky.

Where was the flooding in Metcalfe County KY?

Dunham Lake Dam on the south fork of the Little Barren River in Metcalfe County was put at a high risk of failing due to flood waters eroding the barrier. The Dunham Lake Dam has since been stabilized.